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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1914
Page
10
The National Economy Record proclaims a gasoline war after Franklin cars in 94 cities averaged 32.8 mpg on May 1. The 94 direct-cooled six thirty touring cars with two observers per car led a decisive economy reign, boosting Franklin business 61 percent since 1913.
The B F Goodrich Company introduces a pay record card for 15 000 Akron rubber workers that tracks daily hours and piecework earnings and also includes a safety bulletin. Each half month a new card titled Safety Loyalty and Efficiency is published under W N Fitch manager of safety and hygiene.
In Indianapolis on June 13 Empire car No 19 returns from a trans continental tour with 19 000 miles logged. The show car driven by Joe Moore has toured California Washington and Oregon and charmed Pacific coast distributors. Now on display at the Empire showroom it attracts dealer interest for future stunt appearances and continued mileage.
The Rev. BE. C. Seaman serves as archdeacon and general missionary for North Texas, routinely using a motorcycle in his daily duties.
A half hour race for sessionals highlighted the June 6 meet of the Progressive Pittsburg Motorcycle Club. The event showcased riders competing in endurance style laps, testing stamina and speed on track days.
The Maryland Motorcycle Club of Baltimore held its annual spring tour on May 31. The ride covered a total distance of 178 miles.
The Chicago Motorcycle Club staged several national championship events on June 6 at Hawthorne track, drawing riders from multiple clubs and showcasing speed trials and title contests.
The Yonkers Motorcycle Touring Club recently completed a 216 mile tour to Hudson New York showcasing group riding and scenic route planning with members traveling together and reporting on the experience.
A public appeal from the Overland factory links highway improvements to lower food costs and better living. It argues good roads boost market gardening, enable intensive farming, and cut production and delivery expenses by connecting farmers to cities more efficiently.
The text argues that better roads stimulate industrial activity and improve living standards for city dwellers, while also enhancing social life for rural residents. It asserts that access to good roads leads to more frequent church attendance, neighborly visits, and farmer club participation, benefiting the farmer's life.
A Shanghai widow, Mrs Soong King Dong, buys six Studebaker cars for her family, signaling rising modern influence. She orders five more after a spin for the Soong sons and daughter, and seven additional cars arrive from Detroit aboard the Empress of Asia. The cars are driven to Fuh Tan University amid onlookers and photography.
Maxwell Motor Company president Walter Manders lauds Tetzlaff and Carlson for exceptional performances at Indianapolis. Tetzlaff broke the 2½ mile world record in a new untested car, Carlson completed 500 miles against top foreign entries in a green car, signaling Maxwell quality and durability for the upcoming ’25 models.
A Davenport Iowa group of 28 Oakland enthusiasts traveled over 400 miles to Pontiac to buy 1914 Oakland cars directly from the factory after learning Davenport agents could not guarantee delivery. The trip included two Thomas Auto Company representatives and offered a factory tour and direct purchase.
The visitors completed their purchases and immediately took possession of their cars. The new owners drove the Oakland fleet the full 400 miles on the return journey, congratulating themselves on their long distance purchase amid a large group of travelers.
Motorcyclists from Waco and San Angelo organize a summer camp to live outdoors, securing Brazos river land for tents. A keeper stays at camp during the day to prepare meals while evenings feature rides and open-air sleep. Mornings they ride back to city jobs.
Ralph Hamlin the Franklin dealer in Los Angeles shows a 1902 Franklin runabout among exhibits. The 12 year old auto is being highlighted as part of a display event at the showroom.
The 1902 Franklin four cylinder runabout weighs 1100 pounds and features direct-cooled motor full-elliptic springs and a wood chassis frame. A new motorcycle club has been formed at Hibbing Minn.
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